Quality design is no secret
April 15th, 2022 by Raymond ChapmanMark Yearwood, Yearwood Signs & Graphics, Weatherford, Oklahoma We all know someone who seems to have been born with a “silver spoon in… Read More
Hand lettering a vintage boat
April 14th, 2022 by David KynastonI live in North Wales, not far from a popular tourist attraction, called the Llangollen Canal. Originally used as a means of shipping… Read More
Mockups sell designs
April 8th, 2022 by Dan AntonelliMore tips to help you get the logo approved Communication: Have conversations up front about who their new logo should be targeting. Find out… Read More
How to get sign code variances
April 7th, 2022 by Dan MikaSo your client needs more or bigger signs than the sign code allows. Or signs closer to the road. Or a different type… Read More
What’s it cost to produce this way-finding sign?
April 1st, 2022 by Chris LoveladyOne of the hardest-working types of signs is the everyday way-finding sign that guides people through a building or around a campus. They… Read More
Design & Price: Box truck graphics
March 25th, 2022 by signcraftIn every issue, SignCraft gave a few sign makers an imaginary project. We asked them to do a sketch of the sign they… Read More
Think before you compress or extend that font
March 18th, 2022 by Chuck DavisChoosing the correct font can be an overwhelming task for the professional designer. When faced with the ever-growing list of fonts to choose… Read More
What’s it cost to produce four 2-by-3-ft. sandblasted signs?
March 4th, 2022 by signcraftI did my first sandblasted signs back in 1973 at Cal Neon in San Diego, the first sign shop I worked in. I… Read More
20 years, 20 tips
February 25th, 2022 by Dan AntonelliIn the summer of 1995, I officially registered my business, opened a business checking account, bought some paint and a plotter, and started… Read More
Put shades, shadows and outlines to work
February 18th, 2022 by signcraftBack in sign painting days, the most common way to add some appeal to lettering was to add a shade or shadow. Customers… Read More
